Wednesday’s “Connecticut Today” kicked-off with host Paul Pacelli’s thoughts on Education Secretary Miguel Cardona’s handling of two key issues (00:24). We also got a perspective on the biggest stories around the state with Hearst Connecticut Media columnist and editor Dan Haar (13:16)
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Cannabis company, Budr, is not giving up its effort to land a permanent spot at the Hartford Healthcare Amphitheater in Bridgeport. After the city council rejected its initial bid last year, Budr came back with a call for zoning changes. We wanted to get some business perspective on this story from Dan Onofrio of The Bridgeport Regional Business Council. We also asked him what the future holds for Sikorsky Airport going commercial now that front-runner bidder, CAA, learned their executive director is set to retire.
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A proposal in Hartford would allow students in 16 underserving districts across Connecticut to ride public transit for free for afterschool jobs and activities. Bridgeport is one of the districts that would benefit IF the bill gets approved. But would it make much of a difference? We asked Mayor Joe Ganim and he shares specific examples of entities who have requested inexpensive transportation options recently and why he feels it’s a “no-brainer” idea.
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Most of us don’t realize we have just two minutes to escape a home fire, which is the nation’s most frequent disaster, according to the American Red Cross. Home fires claim seven lives every day in the U.S. — but having working smoke alarms can cut the risk of death by half. We spoke with Becky Johnson, Regional Disaster Officer of the American Red Cross Connecticut, about the need for functioning fire alarms and having an escape plan. Plus, she gave us details on the upcoming Sound the Alarm event on April 20th. For more information: www.SoundTheAlarm.org/Connecticut
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When you look at national statistics, it’s scary to see how prevalent domestic violence is in America. Up to date data shows 1 in 4 women and 1 in 9 men experience severe intimate partner abuse in some regard, according to The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. But does that really reflect how big the problem is here in Connecticut? We asked Deb Greenwood, CEO and President of the Center for Family Justice. Find out what they are seeing on the grounds in Fairfield County. What she shares may really shock you! Find out more about this, the resource available and an upcoming benefit April 27th: Walk a Mile in her Shoes. For more information: https://centerforfamilyjustice.org/calendar/events/
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Meet Pecan
Guinea Pig
ID: 55145003
Age: 10 months
Gender: Male
Spayed/Neutered: No
Size: Small
Color: Black / White
Location: Westport Branch
Area: Foster Home
About Pecan
Pecan is currently in a foster home, so an appointment is required to meet them. Applications are reviewed in the order in which they are received. CHS looks forward to helping you find your best match. The online adoption application is available at CThumane.org/AdoptionApp.
Tuesday’s “Connecticut Today” with host Paul Pacelli looked at a new Gallup survey concerning the consumer market and current attitudes surround electric vehicles (00:29). Blogger Chris Powell checked-in regarding a recent controversy at the State Capitol on how “mothers” are referred to in an appropriations bill (12:32). Yankee Institute blogger Meghan Portfolio stopped by to update the latest state employee contract costs (23:08)
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Wilton First Selectwoman, Toni Boucher, calls into The Lisa Wexler Show on her way back from witnessing the historic UCONN men’s basketball win against Purdue in the finals.
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A teacher at Strawberry Hill Elementary School in Stamford is accused of sexually assaulting a dozen students. According to reports, the investigation into this person started with young female students speaking up. This news story sparked a conversation about detecting potential threats in people our kids are familiar with. It also prompted the importance of changing the conversation with our kids from “how to avoid stranger danger” to “what should be normal in any relationship from acquaintances to romantic partners.” We did a deep dive with our law enforcement expert, Gary MacNamara. He is the former Fairfield Chief of Police and current chief/executive director of Public Safety at Sacred Heart University.
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Melissa Longo announced her candidacy for State Representative of the 134th District, representing parts of Fairfield and Trumbull. We got to know her personally and politically and tackled some of her biggest priorities if she is elected in November.
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